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Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

This is the spring OF our discomfort
Pelts, pelts, pelts.
The cry of lower Willow creek-"If
ever see Vermont again!"
Mr.. Frank, and his sister Miss Alice
Cameron, were visiting at Sahara for
II few days, recently.
| Preparations 10. lambing have al
ready commenced. Sheep men will
hope to make up their winter losses.
II this meets the eye of Theodore
Neal he will please remember that his
! Sahara and Billings friends would like
to see him again.
Chas. jerks. the unbleacbed Chris
tian of Willow Creek. is soliciting
orders for the Sun-dial Manufacturing
, Co., OF Wallingiord, Conn.
| had "A band of little lambs
Which were giving me quite lift
But now am lifting the pelts
OF those find under the drift.
Joe Moser, OF the firm OF Fowler &
Moser. left with n load OF pelts for
Billings few days ago. l.. Jacobs
and George Jones are loading for the
same place.
John Ebauch, is extensively going
into market gardening. He has two
hotbeds of oats and potatoes sprout-
ing. His maccaroni is not up yet
But pumpkins, great Caesar!
Rufus Thompson was as far as Sa-
hara last week-the first time he has
got away from his ranch this winter.
He looks well and is as fat as ever.
He smells like new mown slew grass.
Hugh Cameron, OF Sahara, and II.
Clements, of Flat Willow, have re-
turned from Lewistown where they
performed the duties of grand jurors.
They speak highly Of I.ewistown and |
its prospects.
They are never satisfied. Some
sheep men were growing all winter be- |
cause they were losing more sheep
than their neighbors; now they are !
mad and jealous because their neigh /.
bors have the most pelts for market
A gentleman, the other day, from
the Musselshell came up. He reports
many cattle gone up, and said there
"ouu I've no Totnu-up, ana great .
many cattlemen would give up ii they !
could settle up. 1t was caused by hay |
not being put up. and If the bad |
weather don't let up there will be
more cattle go up. Let's play seven
up, up in baloon--Rats!
I'VE want school for our children !
has been the cry for the last year. !
Hugh Cameron drew up a petition, as
directed by the superintendent of
and sent it TO Willow creek
where it has been pigeon-holed for five
weeks; which demonstrates the inter
est the school cryers take i'm the mat
ter. If the county builds n school
house and runs n free bus to and
from school, think some of the peo-
pie would, possibly, send heirchillren,
providing some one would volunteer
to help the children in and out of the
vehicle. | know OF several who will
look to the school marm's wants.
J. A.C.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

Capt. Bradley is seriously i'll.
DIR. Gray is expected back about the 18th
proxi;no.
II has been good weather for ducks since
about the LIST inst.
The post gardens are being planted, but
the potato question remains unsettled.
Mr. Mcnamara OF the post traders
store is expected TO return about the lst
OF May.
MI. VIM Chamberlain came to the post
on business few days ago. lie reported
but 5rnail inss irou his bard ps ehe,r
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
MAIDEN LOCALS.

George Stafford is spending few days ia
town.
Frank Martin will leave for the Ceur
d'Alenes next Monday.
The ladies' Of this burg gave an enjoyable
calico dance Last Thursday evening.
Sam. Kohlberg. proprietor Of the Grand
Union hotel. Fl. Benton. was in town this
week.
NJ. l.. Poland left Thursday for the East
where lie will purchase additional stock for
his stores.
Dame Rumor is whispering it about that
there will be another wedding in this vici-
nifty ere long.
Frank Murray returned from the East
last week accompanied by Miss Rose Com
ley sister of Mrs. Murray.
Pike Landusky. formerly Of this place,
now stock inspector on the Missouri river,
at Rocky Point. paid this burg visit
Tuesday.
j. NJ. Beatty has opened barber shop
on Montana street. and reports u good
business notwithstan ding the somewha:
quiet times.
j. +. Chamberlain, formerly of Grass
Range. ~as in town a few days ago, and is
now on his way to Medicine Hat. N. w. Ty..
where he intends to reside permanently.
Frank Stocklin IL seemingly the happiest
man in the country, the cause Of his exal-
tation of spirits being the arrival Of his
wife and "a little daughter from Switzer-
land.
Ben. Farrar. who went east last fall to
visit friends and relatives, has returned to
Maiden. He reports a very enjoyable
time while in the states, but is glad to get
back to Montana.
j. W. Meadow has returned from Antier- |
sonville To Maiden gulch near the Spotted
Horse mine. in order to more fully super
Wise the work which he contemplates pro- |
scouting this summer.
Bill Buchanan, Of North Moccasin, was
n town last week enjoying few days |
life. lie intends to soon he !
i'm active operations on the placer mines |
n the Moccasin Mountains, and as this In |
IN exceptionally wet spring. will unloubt-
idly make rich clcan-ups.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

The Block p line have issued the follow
ing passenger rates from Bismarck to Fort
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
Notice..

There has been formed at Cottonwood, "a
copartnership between Charles Lehman
and j. W. Leland, ~ be known under thu
firm name Of Chas. Lehman IL Co. They
will continue the business heretofore es-
tablished by Charles Lehman. All persons
indebted to Charles Lehman previous to
April LIST, 1857. are requested to come and
settle up. CHAs. LEHMAN & Co.
Cottonwood. April 6, 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
FRESH sEEDs,.

Have just received by express from the
Celebrated Seed Farm of ID. Landreth
Il Sons, large assortment of Garden
Seeds which will be sold at Eastern prices
Also, top onion sets. Send orders early
C. BoIssoNSEAULT
Maiden, Montana
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
Wanted.

teacher for Beaver Creek school Dis
trict. Six or seven months term. School
to commence June LIST. Address, stating
terms, and grade of certificate.
EDWARD BRAssEy. Clerk,
Cottonwood L. -.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

We are prepared to negotiate long time
loans ON improved farms in Fergus county.
For particulars apply to
WALLACE, STYLES Il THoRNBuRGH,
Helena, Montana.
Or, RUDOLF vox ToBEi., JR., Lewistown.
Reference-First National Bank. Helena.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
For Sale.

Eighteen horses. nearly all four years
old, some matched, fit for harness, aud a
few are being handled; some of them good
saddle herses; also IA lot Of good three year
Odds. Nearly all these horses were sired
by Don y. out nf good mares. Also.
WANTED
A number one workman, who un lerstands
horses mi can take principal charge of
general farm work. To sich man steady
employment and good wages will be given.
JAMES FERGUS.
Armell Creek, April =, 1887.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

The rate from Benton to Bismarck has
been fixed at $500.
In the above. LIST class passage Includes
meals and berth; I'd class, inca Is aud berth
not included
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28
Building or Ro,ms 10 Rent.

] have u two-story building on Main
street. Size Of building 25x36 feet. II is
well located for any kind Of business. !
will rent part or the whole III it..
Call on or address, 4. +. RICHARDS,
Iewistown NJ T.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

An elega mt line Of samples just received
suitable for any season. Fit guaranteed.
y :. Diss,.osr
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1887-04-28

Wanted, Immediately, from 800 to I 800
head Of wethers. sheep must be free from
scab. Parties responding must state price
desired. Apply to or address,
Brooks Bios,
i.ewistown, NJ. r.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
Some Facts of Business.

The New York JouIndi Of Commerce
says "a year ago the banks were ready
buyers of commercial paper. Now money
on time Is scarce and dear and bank Gus
toners are complaining that they cannot
get sufficient to supply their wants. But
money ON call last week was no higher
than it was IA year ago and the interior de-
mand for crop movement was less. a
larger amount of gold is on the way hith-
er, and the bank OF England having fail
ed to put up its rate turtner amounts are
likely to tie ordered out. Cotto is now
rushing forward in such volume as TO tax
transportation resources, and VIII soon he
pouring money INTO the country from
abroad, instead OF drawing upon New
York funds for movement purposes. Pig
iron production is going on at the highest
rate known in this country. The entire
provision market WAS stimulated last
week. The direct export ira t Is suffer
ing from freight determinations by the
railroad lines in favor of exports on
through bills of landing from the West.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

restitution Of its former territorial
possessions; but demands that it be
given certain kind of restricted
sovereignty over a part of the city of
Rome. a journalist who enjoys Pope
Leo's confidence has obtained from him
the following statement: "The Holy
Father has not the slightest wish to de
molsh anything that exists. He only de
mands the recognition of the principle of
his independence and sovereignty. The
manner in which this principle of indie
pendence is to be recognized is a mere sec
ondary question.
1t is said that this concession will soon
result in an understanding between the
Vatican and the government aud that
thereafter, the papal party will have more
to do with State politics than has been the
case during the past seventeen years.
Socialism has gone so far in Italy that it
is not unlikely that the conservatives of
that kingdom will welcome the reinforce
ment which will naturally come from a
new clerical party.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
EMPLOYERS Insurance.

Every new form of risk is met i'll these
days by the creation of some sort of an
insurance company to assume the liabil
ity. When cyclones settled down upon
tins continent to animate tAe Western
public, they were soon followed by the
cyclone insurance company, and If the
earthquake will remain with us
but II brief season, there will he
insurance companies formed TO do this
honor. Iu Massachusetts, an employers
liability company is being organized TO as
sumo the liabilities which employers of
labor may incur on account OF personal
injuries to employees in their service. II
has been the tendency of legislation in
that State, to curtail the freedom
of employers, and to make them
more and more liable for damages
The last Legislature added still more to
their esponsibilties and has made it
quite easy for workman to establish Il
good case" against an employer. The
result is that many employers who wish
to escape the expense and annoyance of
frequent litigation are only too glad to
transfer their responsibilities to corpora
ton which will assume full authority in all
such cases; who will make Il settlement
where il appears necessary, and fight to
the end any unjust claim.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
\ Grasping Syndicate.

We have had occasion from time to
time to call attention to the growth and
aggressiveness of syndicates None, how
ever, seems to be more grasping in its de
signs, or energetic in its enterprises than
that of Messrs Widener, Elkns and
erkes of Philadelphia, which has gradu-
ally been gaining control of street rail
ways, gas and other companies in all parts
of the country. The Chicago Tribune re-
Gently came out with an article showing
the foothold already gained by this syndi
cate. The company, it seems, has some
$50 600 GOO invested in the street railway
stocks and construction companies in the
cities of Phil adelphia, New York, Boston
and Chicago and it is their intention to
capture the street railway system of every
large city in the country. The plan by
which money is made out of these ven
lures is to lease the operating companies,
then vote large blocks of the stocks of
these latter companies to the syndicate
for its labors and advances and then to
kindly hand the stock thus voted over to Il
contiding and unsuspecting public at
a fancy figure. In this way Messrs.
Widener and Ekins received 100000
shares of stock from the first construc-
ton company organized in Chicago
without having to oXpend one penny,
nearly all the money for the deal having
been raised by John Lawler Welsh of
Philadelphia.
Apart from the horse railroads, the syn
dictate seeks to control the gas and electric
Lighting of the principal cities in the Coun-
try. This concern to-day owns and con
trolls the gas works in thirty-two Of the
principal cities of the country. 1t seems
to hold all the gas works, and 10 be ready
to gobble up all the electric lighting com
panies, incdndescent or otherwise, and
thus be able to fix such tariff as suits its
managers.
The very latest scheme of this Unsuitable
syndicate is reported to be to obtain the
entire control of all the roof and paving
pitch used in the United States. \ pool
has ready been successfully formed, and
it is said that not Il gallon of pavier's pitch
can be obtained III this country unless
Messrs. Widener, Elkins q Yerkes give
permission for its sale. The enormous
profits made by the syndicate from this
corner" may be easily imagined, when it
is stated that the pavier's pitch that costs
the syndicate 50 cents barrel to manu-
facture is now being sold by its agents at
from 50 to 81 per baryal-the former price
being - 50 Il barrel which was an eX-
orhitant price.
There appears to be nothing in the
operations of this syndicate which is lille
gal or which could bring them before a
court of justice. 1t is simply an iliustra-
ton of the extent to which the spirit of
speculation is leading our capitalists in
disturbing the natural course Of trade
and shutting out small investors. So
long as human nature remains unregen-
crate thcre will undoubtedly be class
indignantly known as hogs" and this
class will make its incursions into all
domains, from that of private and social
life to the domains of trade, the profes-
si1ns and even religion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
Italian Politics.

From a letter of a special correspondent
to the New York TFibUHC it appears that
decided change will soon take place in
the relations of the Catholic church to the
Italian government. Since Victor En-
manuel entered Rome in 1870, the rela-
tons of the church ana state. have been
of a most strained character The vatican
indeed went 80 far at that time as to or
der all its subjects to hold aloof from poll
tics, and on no occasion TO participate in
elections. This order was generally
obeyed, especially in the rural districts.
In May last, however, the injunction was
removed by Pope Leo XIII, and the priests
were instructed to encourage their people
to take part in the elections. This has been
done; and the result has been series of
ecclesiastical victories in municipal cleo
tions for councilmen. In Rome the Vati-
can party elected everyone of the twenty
four councilmen, not giving a single rep
resentative T., the radical or liberal party
There has been a similar success in the
other large cities. The pope has also
written a letter in which he distinctly
abandons the claims of the papacy for Il
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
The Probable Result Of the Inter
State Hearing.

The Springfield Republican says of the
Interstate commission, as it appeared
at the Rutland hearing "The commission
impressed all who appeared before it as an
able body of men, determined to do their
whole duty without fear or favor. It is
believed that the commission will find the
local rates [of the Central Vermont un-
lawful under the act and that they will
have to be reduced" This result is fore
Swallowed by the overtures made to the
counsel for the farmers and the people of
Vermont, by the counsel for the Boston
aud Lowell and by Gov. Smith and his
counsel. These agreed that if the
Boston and Lowell would share
pro rata with the Central Vermont in the
reduction, a revision of freight rates into
Vermont should be made at once, so that
none should exceed their lowest rate to
Detroit. This was satisfactory to the com
planning parties, and the settlement on
this basis only failed of contamination be-
cause the general traffic manager of the
Boston and Lowell had left town, and
their attorney, although favorng he
scheme. did not feel authorized to make
terms of that nature for the road he rep
resented.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16
Misery After Eating

lsavoided by dyspeptcs who, guided by the
recorded experience of thousands, begin and
Systematically pursue course OF Hostetter's
Stomach Btters. Persistence in the use OF
this pure and highly accredited stomachic, Is
the sole and agreeable condition o. the entire
removal OF tho ub,tuBtc forms Of ~ spcpsl =,
no lese than II temporary tic, OF lnuIr citlOn.
In connection with the use of this specific, il
il desirable 10 avoid ARTICLES OF food which IN
ivduul experience has thOwn Ia he II tlicult
OF digestion. bv the stomacG sOug.t To be
benefited. Each dNspopuc's past obs, rNNtio i
OF his digestive capacity saoud enahic hlm TO
be his own guido uni mentor IN thls pArtlc-
ular, not trusting to any eel Of diCtctc rules
too general to he suited To particular cases.
Biliousncss and constipation, heartburn. wind
upon the stomach, sour eructatlous, headache
ana mental dependency, are among the con.
comitants OF dyspepsia, and We put il to tight
b. the Buffers.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

The New Hampshire state board of
taxation and equalization has just made
its report 10 the Legislature, of the appor-
tioument of the State tax for 1887. The
board reports an increase in valuation of
about $l4 900, COO over the same in 1888,
but declares that in its judgment the
property of majority of the manufacture
ing corporations in the State is largely
undervalued. The board suggests as a
remedy legislation which shall take the
assessment of such property from the
hands of the local assessors, and place il
in charge of an outside board. This
would be "A very important and significant
innovation but we have no doubt that
there is a decided call for it, and that not
alone in the State of New Hampshire
The influences brought to bear upon local
assessors are not always favorable to the
strictest discharge of their trust.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

The event of the past week in France
has been the experimental modifying of
the army. France has always felt that
the chiefreason why Prussia was victorious
in the war of 1870 was because she could
get her troops into the field with more
promptness than France. Rapid mObiiz-
alton has been a strong feature OF the
German military system, and it has con
sequently been the object of France to
perfect similar system. The experiment
which has just taken place is said to have
been gratifying success,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

Mrs. Cleveland declines the invitation
to present the flags OF the tiremen's par
ade at New York, on the ground that
she is unwilling to participate SO prom
!nently in a public ceremony in which the
president takes no part. 1t might be well
to ask Mr.. Cleveland to present the flags
if it were not that he does not like flags.
If they were banners, with portraits of
presidential candidates on them, it would
be another matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

The New York Commercial AdpcrtiScl
suggests that his royal highness, Tha
kore Sahib, prince of Limbdi and knight
commander of the Indian empire, who
has come to the United States to study
the American railroad system, SHOULD
take course of study under various dis
tinguished masters in that profession. II
recommends the following faculty as es
pecially fitted to give valuable courses:
Professor Henry S. Ives, on the func
tons and privileges of fiscal agents.
Professor Robert Garrett, on the propeI
methods of auctioneering off trunk lines
Professor Russell Sage, on the theory of
puts and calls and their bearing COR bull
ing upon railroad investments.
Professor Jay Gould, on the true ma
ture Of railroad deals and the rights OF
stockholders, with observations upon the
blessings of retirement and private life.
1t adds that additional lectures might
be arranged with the recent bear party
on railway earnings as affected by the
stock market; how directors should
speculate; the influence Of false rumors
upon stock prices, and kindred topics.
Thus an accurate knowledge of the
American railway system would be
gained and the Indian prince, though
wealthy now, would vastly multiply his
shekels.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

The recent row in the English House OF
Commons, resulting in the suspension OF
two members for language unbecoming
gentlemen or statesmen, is only one more
instance of the bad blood engendered by
the hot political quarrel which must soon
er or later reach its crisis in England.
Until the Irish question is settled the
English House of Commons will continue
to be a powder magazine with sparks fly
ing in every direction.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

A Lone on news agent says that the
sales of the five American magazines re-
issued in England exceed the sales of the
twenty five leading magazines of the
United Kingdom. If anybody wonders
why this is so, let him procure the cur
rent number of any English magazine
and compare it, III any and all respects,
with the current number of any of the
five leading American magazines
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

do is to say, like Collector Seeberger OF
Chicago, that they have reason; but do
not care to make it known.
In the light of these facts, Mr.. Cleve-
lands attempt to pose as 4 civil service
reformer is really quite "too thin"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

Concerning the constitution of the United
States, Mr.. Gladstone has lately written
81 have always regarded that constitu
ton rs the most remarkable work known
to me in modern times to have been pro
duced by the human intellect, at single
stroke, 60 to speak,, in its application to
political affairs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

NJ. Stambuloff, the prime minister of
Bulgaria, boldly announces that Bulgaria
is well aware of the plans of Russia and
will repel any interference in her internal
affairs by any power whatever. Bulgaria
will have the sympathy of the outside
world but the bets are all on Russia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

Another steu has been taken toward the
establishment of the Catholic university
at Washington. "A building committee
has been appointed; and the archbishop'
and bishops of the church have been made
Il committee to collect subscriptions. y
total of IS, GEO. 600 is desired, and there Is
already 500 600 collected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

The Dominion press is much elated over
the circumstance that ScribnCr'S Maya
zinc has recently contained poem and Il
story by two young Canadian littera-
teurs and the Montreal Star congratu-
lates all Canada.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-16

There is apparently no falling off in
the inventive genius of the American
mind. During the past year there were 2210
more applications made for patents than
in the preceding Year In 10 previous
year has this total been equalled.